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Flexibility – How to get more flexible with resistance training

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays.  This week, we have been discussing flexibility all week, and we want to reveal two things you can do with your resistance training to help improve your flexibility.  Often times it is thought that flexibility can only be improved through activities such as stretching, massage, foam rolling, yoga, and pilates. But in actuality, improving your strength can greatly improve your flexibility, especially with the tips that Read more

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E101 – Foot Issues & Your Muscles – Temporary “fixes” vs. sustainable management

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie are discussing feet and the importance of maintaining healthy foot muscle function.  Your feet are the foundation of your body, and if your foot muscles are dysfunctional, there will likely be dysfunction throughout your body. Julie and Charlie discuss why it is so important to keep your foot muscles strong and functioning well, as well as what you can do at home to help Read more

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4 At-Home Exercises To Strengthen Your Feet

Welcome back to 2-Minute Tuesdays! This week we are talking about exercises you can do at home or at the gym to strengthen your feet. If you check out the video below, you will see footage of actual exercises you can do on your own wherever you are at. Foot issues are one of the most common complaints we hear of at Muscle Activation Schaumburg, and we have a unique approach to assessing and addressing Read more

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E100 – “What is the best way to warm up for my workouts?”

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie answer a listener-submitted question about warming up.  Is warming up necessary?  What benefits does warming up provide?  What are the different ways that you should be warming up for your workouts?  Check out this week’s episode for the answers to these questions and more! References from this week podcast can be found below: 5-Minute Mobility Check Virtual Membership Program Check out this episode!

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Elbow Issues – Use these tips to keep you working out!

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are experiencing some elbow issues. Whether you feel it when you are picking up a bag of groceries, trying to grab items off of your shelf, or doing other activities throughout your day, Read more

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E99 – What do muscles have to do with scoliosis and kyphosis? – Interview with Dr. Vivek Mohan

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie sit down with Dr. Vivek Mohan of Orthopaedic Spine Institute to discuss scoliosis, kyphosis, various intervention options, and the role of the muscle system in helping to prevent and reverse spine issues. Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! Dr. Mohan and his team can be reached via phone at (630) 381-1381, via email at help@osiclinic.com, and on their website here. Check Read more

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Traveling during Thanksgiving? Here’s how to get your workouts in.

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who have some upcoming holiday travel plans. You are in the U.S. and you are planning on taking off either at the end of this week or early next week for the U.S. Thanksgiving.  Read more

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E98 – What can you do to resolve your compensations?

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss compensation – what it is, why may or may not be an issue, and what you can do to help resolve your compensations. They discuss the role of exercise and how it is often misused when trying to address compensations, and what can be done instead, such as Muscle Activation Techniques®. Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! For a Read more

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Low Back Pain – Exercise tips for your next workout

Welcome back to this week’s edition of 2-Minute Tuesdays where we are talking about one exercise topic for two minutes and giving you three reasons why you should follow our advice.  Now this week, we are talking to those of you who are experiencing some low back pain. You may be a little bit hesitant to lift weights, but there are some very strategic things you can do with your resistance training that may actually Read more

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E97 – Five Principles To Help You Exercise For Life

This week on the Exercise Is Health podcast, Julie and Charlie discuss what it means to “exercise for life” and how you can go about doing that.  They break down five key principles which, if applied to your workouts, will immediately make a lasting impact on your ability to continue to workout as well as get optimal results from your workouts.  Check out all of the details in this week’s episode! You can also read Read more

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